All you need to know
- What makes it and HTPC
- Choosing the CPU and memory
- Graphics, Video, and HTPC audio
- Monitors and displays
- Networking your HTPC
- Remotes—and how many you can lose
- Installing MCE 2005
- Your choice—p4, Pentium M, or Athlon 64
- Maximizing your multimedia experience
PART I: MEET THE MODERN MULTIMEDIA PC.
PART II: PC PIECES AND PARTS
PART III: PLANNING AND BUILDING YOUR MEDIA CENTER PC.
PART IV: MEDIA CENTER PC PROJECTS.
PART V: APPENDIXES.
Appendix A: More about Media Center PCs and MCE.
Appendix B: HTPC Hardware Information and Resources.
Appendix C: DVD and Movie Information and Resources.
Appendix D: Digital Music Information and Resources.
Appendix E: Windows Radio: Finding Stations and Recording.
Appendix F: PC TV and Related Hardware Information.
Appendix G: Home Video Hardward and Media Information.
Appendix H: PC Audio Hardware and Playback Information.